U.S. RECs form their own association
A new nationwide association, the Association of Regional Centers for Health IT (ARCH-IT), has been formed for the 62 regional extension centers (RECs) that provide assistance and guidance for the adoption and use of health IT.
The intent and mission of ARCH-IT is to complement activity in the HIT environment, create enduring sustainable organizations and “promote and facilitate the integration of operational efficiency, clinical efficacy and revenue maximization in clinical practices through the adoption and use of health IT,” according to a news release.
As of April, more than 140,000 healthcare providers had enrolled in REC programs nationwide; more than 77,000 have installed an EHR; and nearly 11,500 have already demonstrated meaningful use of EHR technology.
With no scheduled federal support for the REC program beyond 2013, the association is sure to focus on future funding..
The intent and mission of ARCH-IT is to complement activity in the HIT environment, create enduring sustainable organizations and “promote and facilitate the integration of operational efficiency, clinical efficacy and revenue maximization in clinical practices through the adoption and use of health IT,” according to a news release.
As of April, more than 140,000 healthcare providers had enrolled in REC programs nationwide; more than 77,000 have installed an EHR; and nearly 11,500 have already demonstrated meaningful use of EHR technology.
With no scheduled federal support for the REC program beyond 2013, the association is sure to focus on future funding..
Beth Walsh,
Editor
Editor Beth earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s in health communication. She has worked in hospital, academic and publishing settings over the past 20 years. Beth joined TriMed in 2005, as editor of CMIO and Clinical Innovation + Technology. When not covering all things related to health IT, she spends time with her husband and three children.